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Flat & Fast Running Trails in Michigan

Michigan has 66 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 56 cities and towns — Holland, Traverse City, Cadillac, Midland and 52 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,522 reviews

New Era, MI

22 miPavedScenic

Well-maintained walking, biking and snowmobiling trail that runs between Montague and Hart.

Lower Huron Metropark

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,493 reviews

Belleville, MI

75 miLoopMixedScenic

1,258-acre preserve with activities including an aquatics center, golf, canoeing & ice-skating.

Proud Lake Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,448 reviews

Commerce Township, MI

ScenicDog-friendly

State park with campsites, cabins & trails, plus boating & fishing on 2 lakes & the Huron River.

Brighton Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,839 reviews

Howell, MI

Scenic

Sprawling park offers riding, hiking & biking trails, plus water sports, campsites & horse stables.

Bloomer Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,476 reviews

Rochester Hills, MI

ScenicDog-friendly

City park known for its unique 1/8-mile bicycle racing oval boasts all-year sport & activity spaces.

Portage Creek Bicentennial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,196 reviews

Portage, MI

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

200-acre linear park offering multi-use trails, picnic areas & playgrounds, plus fishing & benches.

Lake Harbor Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,134 reviews

Norton Shores, MI

2 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Lakeside 189-acre park with a beach, scenic walkways, wooded trails, picnic areas & fishing.

Wilson State Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,138 reviews

Harrison, MI

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

36-acre, lakeside park offering a sandy beach & a wooded campground, plus cross-country ski terrain.

Burchfield Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 887 reviews

Holt, MI

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

540-acre park circling Grand River features boating, fishing, swimming & trails for hiking & biking.

Deerfield Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 829 reviews

Mt Pleasant, MI

8 miScenic

Riverfront natural area offering trails & 2 disc-golf courses, plus fishing & camping spots.

Midland City Forest Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 719 reviews

Midland, MI

Natural surfaceLitDog-friendly

Multi-use, tree-lined park offering walking and hiking trails, plus toboggan runs and an ice rink.

Fallasburg Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 695 reviews

Lowell, MI

Natural surfaceScenic

Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 632 reviews

Arcadia, MI

15 miBoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Popular preserve, featuring 15+ miles of trails through dunes and woodland, plus an accessible lookout point with lake views.

Riley Trails Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 644 reviews

Holland, MI

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Family-friendly destination for hiking and biking, centered around a former landfill.

Luton Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 490 reviews

Rockford, MI

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park with wooded and prairie vistas featuring marked trails for hiking and mountain biking.

Roselle Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 438 reviews

Ada, MI

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic biking and walking trails, playground and picnic benches.

Physicians Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 447 reviews

Grand Blanc, MI

Dog-friendly

City park featuring a playground, picnic tables, splash pad, and pavilion, plus a walking path.

Windmill Pointe Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 396 reviews

Grosse Pointe Park, MI

Scenic

Spacious city park (open only to residents) and playground featuring a marina, tennis courts, a pier and a pool, plus other sports areas including volleyball nets .

Kal-Haven Trail State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 347 reviews

Kalamazoo, MI

MixedShadedScenic

Horse, biking & hiking trails run 33 miles through small towns & historic spots in this small park.

Friends of Negwegon State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 336 reviews

Harrisville, MI

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 342 reviews

North Muskegon, MI

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Woodland Hills Nature Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 336 reviews

Farmington Hills, MI

2 miNatural surfaceScenic

Natural space made up of meadow, forest, pond, river & creek, with wildlife & trails throughout.

Fountain Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 321 reviews

Flat Rock, MI

Park features a playground, a splash pad and baseball fields.

Hofma Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 313 reviews

Grand Haven, MI

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Well-kept park known for its miles of trails, baseball fields and playground.

Mt. Marquette Overlook

4.8 ★★★★★ 304 reviews

Marquette, MI

Crushed gravelScenic

Road to a mountain top with a trail for hiking and biking.

Merrell Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 265 reviews

Belmont, MI

Natural surface

Stu Visser Trails

4.5 ★★★★★ 275 reviews

Holland, MI

MixedScenic

Park featuring a short hiking trail and boardwalk through wetlands with wildlife sightings.

Broome Park

3.6 ★★★★☆ 306 reviews

Flint, MI

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Park with facilities for baseball, soccer, and basketball, plus a playground and dog-friendly areas.

Keystone Rapids Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 219 reviews

Traverse City, MI

ShadedScenic

Scenic waterfront destination featuring hiking trails and kayaking areas.

LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 172 reviews

Superior Township, MI

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Tranquil nature area with meadows and walking paths, plus lots of birdlife and wildflowers.

Leelanau Trail Cherry Bend Rd Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 154 reviews

Traverse City, MI

PavedScenic

Public hiking and biking trail with a restroom.

Wolters Woods Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 158 reviews

Holland, MI

2 miLoopShadedScenic

Family-friendly outdoor area, with a playground, gazebo, hiking path and stream.

Pere Marquette Rail Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 151 reviews

Sanford, MI

3 miPavedShadedScenic

Long rail-trail used for hiking and biking that stretches from Clare to Baldwin.

Macomb Orchard Trail - Richmond Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 139 reviews

Richmond, MI

30 miPavedShadedScenic

Paved route for walkers and bikers, showcasing forests and fields, along with restaurants and ice-cream shops.

Highland Rec MTB

4.8 ★★★★★ 129 reviews

Highland Township, MI

8 miLoopNatural surface

Park offering hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, plus historical interest.

Holdridge CRAMBA Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 129 reviews

Holly, MI

2 miLoopNatural surface

Mountain biking and trail running are among the activities at this public park with picnic tables.

Scio Woods Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

Ann Arbor, MI

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve featuring hiking trails in a forested area that are also suitable for kids.

Ionia State Recreation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Saranac, MI

15 miPavedShadedScenic

Park and recreational area featuring a beach, a lake and a 24-hole disc golf course.

Days River Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 107 reviews

Gladstone, MI

9 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Novi Tree Farm

4.8 ★★★★★ 100 reviews

Novi, MI

10 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Mountain bike park with a pump track, crater jump spot, and variety of other features.

Mosquito Creek Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 98 reviews

Twin Lake, MI

12 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Loop, sand-piled, beginner-friendly, intermediate and advanced bike trails.

Lakelands Trail Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 100 reviews

Pinckney, MI

Paved

Flat, paved trail for walkers, runners, cyclists and rollerbladers, as well as horseback riders.

Eagle Run Hiking Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

Oscoda Township, MI

58.6 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

Hiking area with a flat trail along the Ausable River, suitable for families.

Cadillac Pathway Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews

Cadillac, MI

5 miLoopNatural surface

Leisurely hiking spot with 2-loop, 5-mile wooded trails plus cross-country skiing in winter.

Ferguson Bayou Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 84 reviews

Saginaw, MI

Scenic

Hiking area offering wildlife watching opportunities including bald eagles, cranes, and turtles.

Van Buren Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews

South Haven, MI

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Paved path for walking, biking and running that joins a state park and lakefront.

Riverview Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 75 reviews

Midland, MI

4 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Wooded trails, some along a river, through a natural area.

Vicksburg Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

Vicksburg, MI

2.5 miPavedDog-friendly

Nature preserve with a 4-mi. trail for walking, biking, and disc golf, as well as wildlife sightings.

Lyon Oaks County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

Wixom, MI

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Shelby Trailhead on Hart-Montague Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 53 reviews

Shelby, MI

Shaded

Park with bike trails and a public restroom.

Heritage Nature Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Cadillac, MI

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Clinton River Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

Rochester Hills, MI

MixedScenic

Fillmore Discovery Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

Holland, MI

Milford MTB Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

Milford, MI

6 miLoop

Park featuring biking, hiking, and kids' activities.

Musketawa Trail,

4.6 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

Muskegon, MI

Lakeview Trailhead (East)

4.8 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

Livonia, MI

Scenic

Lakeview Bike Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Benton Harbor, MI

Mixed

Polly Ann Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Orion Township, MI

Mixed

Griffin Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 32 reviews

Jackson, MI

McMillan Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

Muskegon, MI

Paved

Bay View Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

Maple City, MI

LoopScenic

Orion Oaks County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

Orion Township, MI

ScenicDog-friendly

Reffitt Nature Preserve

4.3 ★★★★☆ 27 reviews

Traverse City, MI

6 miLoopBoardwalkDog-friendly

Hart Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

Hart, MI

PavedScenic

North Country Trail Head

4.8 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

Battle Creek, MI

Paul Henry Trail Wing Station

4.7 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

Kentwood, MI

Paved

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